Principal Policy Planner

Arup; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Arup in Cardiff is seeking a Principal Policy Planner to lead planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects. This role offers a clear route to Associate or Associate Director and sits within a multidisciplinary team delivering complex projects across the UK.

The salary for the role is £48,000 - £62,000 per year, with location convenient for those commuting within Wales and flexible working patterns depending on arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Focus on planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects.
• Natural route towards Associate or Associate Director level in coming years.

Job description

Principal Policy Planner

A major multidisciplinary consultancy is recruiting a Principal Policy Planner for its Cardiff team. The role will focus on planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects. The role offers a natural route towards Associate or Associate Director level in the coming years.

This is a good time to join the team as the business continues to combine planning, policy, design and infrastructure expertise on complex projects across the UK. The salary for the role is estimated at £48,000 - £62,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the Wales region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.

Arup

• Job Type: Full Time
• Location: Wales
• Salary: £48,000 - £62,000
• Closing Date: 30th September 2026

A major multidisciplinary consultancy is recruiting a Principal Policy Planner for its Cardiff team. The role will focus on planning policy, evidence-base work, spatial strategy and plan-making projects. The role offers a natural route towards Associate or Associate Director level in the coming years.

This is a good time to join the team as the business continues to combine planning, policy, design and infrastructure expertise on complex projects across the UK. The salary for the role is estimated at £48,000 - £62,000. The location is well placed for people commuting from across the Wales region, with the exact working pattern dependent on the employer's arrangements.